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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Rosamundy, n. (L. rosa mundi ? a variety of rose, or ? Camellia japonica rosa-mundi (a rose coloured flower), (1731 in P. Miller The gardener's dictionary (London) 1731–9 s.v. Rosa The Rose of the World, or Rosa Mundi, quoted in OED, s.v. rose).) — 1681 Foulis Acc. Bk. 78.
Sent to Mr. James Binnies gardiner to drink for imps and rosamundies
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